Large families and event organisers
If you often use chocolate sprinkles for your family, a team breakfast or an event, a 600 g pack could suit your needs. Jumbo and ALDI list packs of this size.
Which pack size is right for you?
Gym-bag users
If you want to take chocolate sprinkles with you as a topping for a snack, you can portion out a small amount at home. If you’d rather hand out pre-measured portions, you could look at the pack listed by Albert Heijn, which contains 120 portions of 20 g.
Shoppers who check the label
If you’re sharing chocolate sprinkles with others or looking for a particular flavour, compare the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the specific variety. The word ‘dark’ doesn’t tell you which allergens it contains.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether the pack is mainly for use at home or for individual snack bags. Then choose the size and check the label of the variety you want to take with you or share.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size | Compare the net weight and check the label for storage instructions once the pack is open. | For a large family or an event, I want enough chocolate sprinkles at home without having to open a new pack each time; this need to keep a good supply comes first for around 42% of consumers. |
| Portions for on the go | Consider whether you can portion out a small amount yourself or would prefer pre-measured portions, such as the 120 × 20 g pack listed by Albert Heijn for De Ruijter. | In my gym bag, I want to take only the topping I need and reduce the risk of spills; portability is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and flavour | Read the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the specific variety. Compare sugars per 100 g if that’s relevant to your choice. | When I share a snack with others, I want to know what’s in the chocolate sprinkles I’ve chosen and whether the flavour is suitable; for around 33% of consumers, checking the label and flavour matters most. |
Common mistakes
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Putting a large pack loose in your gym bag
A bulk pack is designed to be used over several occasions. On the go, an opened or poorly sealed pack is more likely to spill or come into contact with moisture.
Leave the large pack at home and put only the amount you need into a dry, well-sealed container. Follow the storage instructions on the label, too.
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Assuming ‘dark’ means allergen-free
The De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles listed by Joybuy contain milk and soya. The flavour name is no substitute for checking the allergen information on a specific pack.
Read the label of the variety you’re buying, especially if you’re sharing the chocolate sprinkles with others.
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Mistaking a bulk pack for a ready-to-eat snack
The pack size tells you how much chocolate sprinkles it contains, not whether it’s an individually wrapped snack to take with you.
Think about what you want to use the chocolate sprinkles on, and pack the topping separately if you’re taking it from a bulk pack.
Brands to consider
Jumbo
Own-label chocolate sprinkles in milk, dark and duo varieties, in 600 g packs in the range shown by Jumbo.
- The pack size could suit your home cupboard or use for a group.
- For a gym bag, you’ll need to portion out the amount you want yourself.
Kiekeboe
An ALDI own-label option if you’re looking for dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.
- ALDI lists Rainforest Alliance cocoa for this variety.
- Check the pack label for the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information that matter to you.
De Ruijter
As well as a 390 g dark variety, Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Dark Chocolate Sprinkles in a box containing 120 individual portions of 20 g.
- Individual portions can be handy if you want to divide the chocolate sprinkles between snack bags or serve them at a buffet.
- The 390 g dark variety listed by Joybuy contains milk and soya; always check the allergens for each variety.
Venz
A brand with a range of chocolate sprinkle varieties; Joybuy lists a 380 g pack, among others.
- You can compare the varieties by flavour and pack size.
- Read the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for each variety separately.
Chocolate sprinkles and flakes at Joybuy
These two packs offer different amounts for use as a topping: a 600 g bag of chocolate sprinkles for your home cupboard and a 300 g pack of dark chocolate flakes. Neither contains individual portions for a gym bag.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with Smileys 600 g
For anyone who wants to keep a larger supply of chocolate sprinkles at home. The bag contains 600 g; for on the go, put only the amount you need into a separate, well-sealed container.
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g'woon Flakes Pure 300 g
For anyone looking for dark flakes as a topping in a smaller pack than the bulk pack above. The pack contains 300 g; portion some out yourself if you want to take it with you.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 600 g pack handy for a gym bag?
A 600 g pack can be handy for use at home or with a group, but it’s best not to carry the opened pack loose. For on the go, pack only the amount you need in a dry, well-sealed container, or choose pre-measured portions if you’d rather not divide them up yourself.
Which allergens should I check in chocolate sprinkles?
Check the allergens on the label of the specific variety you’re buying. The De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles listed by Joybuy contain milk and soya; this doesn’t tell you which allergens are in other varieties.
How should I store chocolate sprinkles I’ve portioned out from a large pack?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and seal it well after opening. The Venz variety listed by Joybuy should be stored in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, heat and moisture. Keep any portion you’ve packed separately dry and sealed, too.
Can I take chocolate sprinkles as a snack on their own?
Chocolate sprinkles are used as a bread topping or garnish, not as a ready-to-eat snack on their own. So think in advance about what you want to use them on, and pack the topping separately if needed.